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Tourism for All: 200,000 Greeks to Get a Subsidy for a Domestic Vacation

Greece’s online platform for the annual “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays has launched and is accepting applications.

Greece Puts Health, Medical Tourism High on Agenda

The development of health and medical tourism in Greece is among the immediate priorities of the Greek Tourism Ministry, according to deputy tourism minister, Sofia Zacharaki.

June 2022: Passengers at Greek Regional Airports Exceed 2019 Levels

June's air traffic at Greece's 14 regional airports managed by Fraport exceeded the performance of the same month in 2019 by 3.3 percent.

Survey: North Americans will Travel Despite Skyrocketing Costs, Flight Cancellations

North American travelers are eager to fly again despite skyrocketing costs, flight cancellations and growing recession concerns, according to an OAG survey.

Luxury Dining Brand ‘BILLIONAIRE’ Opening on Mykonos in Greece

BILLIONAIRE, the luxury dining brand founded by Formula 1 legend Flavio Briatore, promises “electrifying” dinner shows and high-energy clubbing on the island of Mykonos in Greece.

Celestyal Boosts Thessaloniki’s Reputation as a Cruise Destination

Journalists from Serbia, Romania and Poland had the chance to experience Thessaloniki as a homeport destination during a fam trip held by Celestyal Cruises.

Kos Island to Host ‘World Food Gift Challenge 2023’ Gastronomy Event

The Greek island of Kos next year will be the host destination of the 4th World Food Gift Challenge, the annual gastronomy event organized by the IGCAT.

Greece Only EU Country with Increase in Commercial Flights in June

Greece is the only country in the EU that recorded an increase in commercial flights in June, compared to the same month in 2019, says Eurostat.

Crete to ‘Star’ in Greece’s Upcoming Campaign for Sustainable Tourism

Greece’s next tourism campaign, which will be sustainability-focused, will center around the island of Crete in its first phase.

IATA Warns of More Passenger Disruption if Airline Slot Rules Resume

IATA has expressed concern that a “premature return” to pre-pandemic slot use rules for airlines in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.

WTTC Reveals Best Practices for Cities to Manage Airbnb-type Rentals

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Airbnb created a new report that outlines best practices for destinations to manage short-term rentals – a fast growing and important segment of the Travel & Tourism sector.

Greece’s Attractiveness as an Investment Destination Remains Strong, Says EY

Greece’s attractiveness as an investment destination remains resilient despite challenges that are increasing uncertainty in Europe, according to a recent survey by Ernst & Young (EY).

EU Proposes for Airport Slot Rule to be More Flexible for Airlines

The European Commission has proposed to make the airport slot regime more flexible for airlines in order to respond to unexpected developments in the near future.

Consortium Plans to Bring ‘Air Taxis’ to Greece

Orama Nexus has announced plans to develop the required infrastructure to support the introduction of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off & landing) aircraft in Greece by 2026.

Thessaloniki on TIME’s List of ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2022

TIME magazine has included the Greek city of Thessaloniki on its list of “The World’s Greatest Places” for 2022.

Greece on List of Top 10 European Countries Ranked by Flight Cancellations

Greece is included on a list of the top 10 European countries ranked by recent flight cancellations released by Mabrian Technologies.

Kikilias: Greece’s Tourist Arrivals, Revenues are Showing an ‘Excellent’ Year

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirms that Greece’s international tourist arrivals and tourism earnings this year, so far, are on the up.

Athens Among the Best Cities in the World to Visit Right Now, Says Time Out

Athens, Greece, is included among the 53 cities in the 2022 Best Cities in the World Index released by Time Out media company.

Greek Exhibition Industry Gets a ‘Voice’ Through New Association

The Greek exhibition industry, which includes 1,050 companies and 4,400 employees, has established its first trade body to represent the sector’s interests.

Thessaloniki Promotes its Stories and Flavours in London Underground Stations

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is inviting UK travelers to visit the northern Greek city through a new campaign running in London’s underground transport system.